the act to authorities. Given that church space is finite, many older votive paintings are either thrown away or sold to vendor to make way for new ones. Interest in the paintings began with Diego Rivera, who considered them to be an important testimony to Mexican history and culture. He and Frida Kahlo became the first collectors. By the end of the 20th century, they became valuable collectors’ items and can now be found in museums and private collections in various parts of the world. In 2010 the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art in Shawnee, OK hosted an exhibition of votive paintings titled Objects of Devotion. They also devote a permanent gallery to Mexican votive art. See also Milagro (votive) Retablo References Mexican folk art Catholic art Votive offering